Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Virginia
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Virginia.
More informations about the variety Touriga nacional
Most certainly Portuguese, not to be confused with the Touriga Franca also of the same origin. In Portugal, where it is widely cultivated, it is used to produce, among other things, the famous red Porto. It is also found in Uzbekistan, Australia, South Africa, Cyprus, Spain, etc... very little known in France, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of A1 vines.
More informations about the region of Virginia
Virginia is a state on the eastern seaboard of the United States, located immediately South of Maryland and North of the Carolinas. The state covers 42,750 square miles (110,750 km2) of mountains, valleys and the Atlantic coastal Complex that forms its eastern border. From the Cumberland and Blue Ridge Mountains in the west to the coastal creeks and estuaries in the east, Virginia's topography and geology are varied, to say the least. The landscape around the Chesapeake Bay - a vast coastal inlet that separates the main state from its Eastern Shore - could hardly be more different from that below Mt Rogers (1,750m), 480km to the west.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
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